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Photo by: David Kaplan
'U' Heads to Indianapolis for B1G Rowing Championships
5/16/2025 12:30:00 PM | Rowing
Gophers part of 11-team field seeking league title
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota rowing team travels to Indianapolis, Ind., for the 2025 Big Ten Championships May 17-18 from the Indianapolis Rowing Center at Eagle Creek Park. The first of seven races for the Maroon and Gold get underway at 8 a.m. (CT) Saturday morning, streaming live on B1G+, while Sunday's finals will air live on the Big Ten Network and the FOX Sports app.
The Golden Gophers look to improve on last year's fifth-place finish as they take part in the conference championships with an expanded 11-team field in 2025, including seven programs ranked in the CRCA/Pocock National Poll.
The seven boat classes will be split into two heats, featuring five and six crews, to get the competition started on Saturday and the top three finishers from each heat will advance to Sunday's Grand Finals. The remaining five boats will compete in the Petite Finals.
UPDATE: With potential inclement weather coming in, Saturday's heats will be starting at 7 a.m. (CT) and the schedule is also being inverted.
Participating Teams
No. 16 Indiana, Iowa, No. 10 Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, No. 17 Ohio State, No. 7 Rutgers, No. 25 UCLA, No. 23 USC, No. 2 Washington, Wisconsin
UPDATED: Minnesota's Saturday Schedule (times listed in CT, subject to change)
7:12 a.m. - 1V8 Heat 2 (vs. Michigan State, Rutgers, Michigan, USC)
7:22 a.m. - 2V8 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, UCLA, Washington, Indiana, Wisconsin)
7:42 a.m. - 1V4 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, Washington, Ohio State, USC, Wisconsin)
8:02 a.m. - 2V4 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, UCLA, Washington, Ohio State, Iowa)
8:22 a.m. - 3V4 Heat 1 (vs. USC, Washington, Ohio State, Wisconsin)
8:52 a.m. - 1N8/3V8 Heat 2 (vs. UCLA, Rutgers, Ohio State, Iowa)
9:02 a.m. - 2N8/4V8 Heat 1 (vs. UCLA, Washington, Rutgers, Indiana)
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Anna Stephenson, Josefine Freltoft, Manon Field, Tallulah Sweet, Paige Keller, Morgan Zahner, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
2V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Ella Saunders, Kimberly Klassen, Katy Isackson-Papp, Martyna Rzeznik, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Nena Papaterpou, Kat Johanns
1V4 - Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, Emily Franke
2V4 - Misha Shah (cox), Viktoria Lapikof, Abby Schroeder, Peyton Miller, Nathalie Müller
3V4 - Shelby Kaplan (cox), Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Jackie Wethington, Marina Filas, Haley Campain
1N8 - Lily Knopp (cox), Lexie Wyman, Emma Herstad, Julia Channell, Sydney Leston, Kylie Mong, Danna Strohsack, Chloe Petersen, McCall Motz
2N8 - Devon Torgerson (cox), Gabby Pertzborn, Addie Peterson, Ashley Harvey, Maddie Mockenhaupt, Elsie Belina, Caroline Johnson, Alexa Fauson, Erika Schick
From A Captain's Perspective
"We are very excited to take on the Big Ten the next two days," junior captain Manon Field said. "We have spent the last few weeks making important changes, taking lots of strokes, and preparing for this moment. Every boat this weekend is united with a common mission; we are ready to lay it all out on the course and make it happen!"
Last Time on the Water
The Third Varsity Four crew earned another win for the Golden Gophers before the Second Novice Eight was victorious in the regatta's final race, closing the Big Ten Invitational from Sarasota, Fla. Competing among the nation's top programs, where 13 ranked teams took to the water at Nathan Benderson Park, Minnesota showcased its strong depth in the fours on the final day. The Third Varsity Four boat ended the weekend by winning for the second-straight session, this time with a 25-second victory over B1G rivals Wisconsin and Iowa. In the final race, Minnesota's Second Novice Eight boat put on a show and surged through the 2,000-meter battle to pick up the victory by 10 seconds. The Gophers also claimed wins from their Third Varsity Four and First Varsity Four boats during the afternoon session on the opening day of competition at the B1G Invitational.
Collecting a B1G Weekly Honor
For their efforts at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel, the Gophers' First Varsity Four crew of Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, and Emily Franke was recognized by the Big Ten Conference on April 15 as a B1G Boat of the Week. Minnesota turned in a commanding performance in Kansas City, Kan., delivering back-to-back statement wins. The boat opened the regatta Friday night with a resounding 29-second victory over San Diego and followed up Saturday morning with an even more decisive performance, cruising to a 34-second win over host Kansas.
Gophers Announce Captains for 2024-25
The Gophers announced their trio of captains for the 2024-25 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Tallulah Sweet (St. Paul, Minn.) is back for her second season leading Minnesota rowing and is joined on the leadership group by junior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) and senior Ella Saunders (North Liberty, Iowa).
Academic Excellence from the Gophers
Minnesota rowing was awarded the 2023-24 Gladys Brooks Commitment to Academic Excellence Award from the Lindahl Academic Center. The Gophers showcased academic excellence and, thanks to a 3.48 grade point average over the fall, maintained a 3.44 GPA or higher in each of the last eight semesters. Last year, the program tied a program record when 14 student-athletes were named Collegiate Rowing Coaching Association (CRCA) Scholar Athletes. Minnesota also saw Annie Moen earn a spot on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team, while 14 were named to the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar list and 31 landed on the Academic All-Big Ten Team.
The Golden Gophers look to improve on last year's fifth-place finish as they take part in the conference championships with an expanded 11-team field in 2025, including seven programs ranked in the CRCA/Pocock National Poll.
The seven boat classes will be split into two heats, featuring five and six crews, to get the competition started on Saturday and the top three finishers from each heat will advance to Sunday's Grand Finals. The remaining five boats will compete in the Petite Finals.
UPDATE: With potential inclement weather coming in, Saturday's heats will be starting at 7 a.m. (CT) and the schedule is also being inverted.
Participating Teams
No. 16 Indiana, Iowa, No. 10 Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, No. 17 Ohio State, No. 7 Rutgers, No. 25 UCLA, No. 23 USC, No. 2 Washington, Wisconsin
UPDATED: Minnesota's Saturday Schedule (times listed in CT, subject to change)
7:12 a.m. - 1V8 Heat 2 (vs. Michigan State, Rutgers, Michigan, USC)
7:22 a.m. - 2V8 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, UCLA, Washington, Indiana, Wisconsin)
7:42 a.m. - 1V4 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, Washington, Ohio State, USC, Wisconsin)
8:02 a.m. - 2V4 Heat 1 (vs. Michigan State, UCLA, Washington, Ohio State, Iowa)
8:22 a.m. - 3V4 Heat 1 (vs. USC, Washington, Ohio State, Wisconsin)
8:52 a.m. - 1N8/3V8 Heat 2 (vs. UCLA, Rutgers, Ohio State, Iowa)
9:02 a.m. - 2N8/4V8 Heat 1 (vs. UCLA, Washington, Rutgers, Indiana)
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Anna Stephenson, Josefine Freltoft, Manon Field, Tallulah Sweet, Paige Keller, Morgan Zahner, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
2V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Ella Saunders, Kimberly Klassen, Katy Isackson-Papp, Martyna Rzeznik, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Nena Papaterpou, Kat Johanns
1V4 - Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, Emily Franke
2V4 - Misha Shah (cox), Viktoria Lapikof, Abby Schroeder, Peyton Miller, Nathalie Müller
3V4 - Shelby Kaplan (cox), Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Jackie Wethington, Marina Filas, Haley Campain
1N8 - Lily Knopp (cox), Lexie Wyman, Emma Herstad, Julia Channell, Sydney Leston, Kylie Mong, Danna Strohsack, Chloe Petersen, McCall Motz
2N8 - Devon Torgerson (cox), Gabby Pertzborn, Addie Peterson, Ashley Harvey, Maddie Mockenhaupt, Elsie Belina, Caroline Johnson, Alexa Fauson, Erika Schick
From A Captain's Perspective
"We are very excited to take on the Big Ten the next two days," junior captain Manon Field said. "We have spent the last few weeks making important changes, taking lots of strokes, and preparing for this moment. Every boat this weekend is united with a common mission; we are ready to lay it all out on the course and make it happen!"
Last Time on the Water
The Third Varsity Four crew earned another win for the Golden Gophers before the Second Novice Eight was victorious in the regatta's final race, closing the Big Ten Invitational from Sarasota, Fla. Competing among the nation's top programs, where 13 ranked teams took to the water at Nathan Benderson Park, Minnesota showcased its strong depth in the fours on the final day. The Third Varsity Four boat ended the weekend by winning for the second-straight session, this time with a 25-second victory over B1G rivals Wisconsin and Iowa. In the final race, Minnesota's Second Novice Eight boat put on a show and surged through the 2,000-meter battle to pick up the victory by 10 seconds. The Gophers also claimed wins from their Third Varsity Four and First Varsity Four boats during the afternoon session on the opening day of competition at the B1G Invitational.
Collecting a B1G Weekly Honor
For their efforts at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel, the Gophers' First Varsity Four crew of Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, and Emily Franke was recognized by the Big Ten Conference on April 15 as a B1G Boat of the Week. Minnesota turned in a commanding performance in Kansas City, Kan., delivering back-to-back statement wins. The boat opened the regatta Friday night with a resounding 29-second victory over San Diego and followed up Saturday morning with an even more decisive performance, cruising to a 34-second win over host Kansas.
Gophers Announce Captains for 2024-25
The Gophers announced their trio of captains for the 2024-25 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Tallulah Sweet (St. Paul, Minn.) is back for her second season leading Minnesota rowing and is joined on the leadership group by junior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) and senior Ella Saunders (North Liberty, Iowa).
Academic Excellence from the Gophers
Minnesota rowing was awarded the 2023-24 Gladys Brooks Commitment to Academic Excellence Award from the Lindahl Academic Center. The Gophers showcased academic excellence and, thanks to a 3.48 grade point average over the fall, maintained a 3.44 GPA or higher in each of the last eight semesters. Last year, the program tied a program record when 14 student-athletes were named Collegiate Rowing Coaching Association (CRCA) Scholar Athletes. Minnesota also saw Annie Moen earn a spot on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America Second Team, while 14 were named to the Big Ten Distinguished Scholar list and 31 landed on the Academic All-Big Ten Team.
Head of the Mississippi Hype
Wednesday, October 08
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19